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GAO Named Best Place to Work for 5th Straight Year

WASHINGTON (March 6, 2025) For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) ranked number one on the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Place to Work rankings, released today. GAO placed first overall among mid-size federal agencies.

“It’s an honor to have GAO named the Best Place to Work for the fifth year in a row. And it’s a direct reflection of the strong commitment to collaboration, accountability, and community among our people,” said Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the GAO.

“The contributions from each member of our professional, multi-disciplinary, and dedicated workforce drives us to continue to provide independent, non-partisan work to help Congress fulfill its constitutional duties and improve the performance of the federal government for the American people. It is also gratifying to me that, in the last year of my 15-year appointment, GAO is again ranked among the top four agencies, as it has been each year of my entire tenure.”

The Partnership's rankings, issued annually, are based on responses from employees across the federal government.

To find out more about GAO’s workforce and GAO career opportunities, visit Careers | U.S. GAO.

For more information on the award, go to www.bestplacestowork.org. For questions about GAO, please contact Sarah Kaczmarek, Managing Director of Public Affairs, at media@gao.gov or (202) 512-4800.

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The Government Accountability Office, known as the investigative arm of Congress, is an independent, nonpartisan agency that exists to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities. GAO also works to improve the performance of the federal government and ensure its accountability to the American people. The agency examines the use of public funds; evaluates federal programs and policies; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions. GAO provides Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonideological, fair, and balanced. GAO’s commitment to good government is reflected in its core values of accountability, integrity, and reliability.

 

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